In this post I’ll be sharing how to make sautéed Skillet Squash with Onions.
Yellow squash or summer squash as it is often called was the first vegetable I grew from seeds as a child. I was just thrilled to plant the seeds and watch the squash plant grow, finally giving us this delicious yellow vegetable.
We do enjoy our yellow squash in the south a variety of ways. They can be sautéed as I’ve done in this recipe, fried, grilled, or made into a casserole.
A squash casserole is another memory I have from my childhood. I recall spending the night with one of my grandmothers and we created a simple squash casserole.
If I remember correctly it has squash, onions, cracker crumbs, salt, pepper, egg, and some milk. Very basic but it was delicious and I remember being so happy to be able to help create it. The love for cooking came early for me.
This sauteed squash and onions is a favorite. So easy to do. Delicious and healthy.
Sautéed Skillet Squash with Onions
Ingredients:
- Yellow Squash, sliced and depending on how many you are serving – 1 to 2 large, or 3 – 4 small to medium
- Olive Oil
- 1 Yellow or Vidalia Onion, sliced
- Salt
- Pepper
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Once the skillet is heated, drizzle in a little olive oil, about 2 teaspoons.
Add your sliced yellow squash and sliced onions to the skillet. Season with a couple of pinches of salt and a pinch of black pepper.
You can cover with a lid while cooking, stirring occasionally. Cook until the squash begins to become translucent, 15-20 minutes. Don’t overcook or everything just becomes mushy.
Serve hot. Enjoy!
Yield: 1 Side Dish
Southern Skillet Squash with Onions
Sautéed yellow squash with onion is a classic Southern side dish recipe. A delicious way to use fresh summer squash.
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Total Time
20 minutes
Ingredients
- 4 Yellow Squash, sliced
- 2 tsp Olive Oil
- 1 Yellow or Vidalia Onion, sliced
- Salt, to taste
- Ground Black Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Once the skillet is heated, drizzle in a little olive oil, about 2 teaspoons.
- Add the sliced yellow squash and sliced onions to the skillet. Season with a couple of pinches of salt and a pinch of black pepper.
- Cover with a lid while cooking, stirring occasionally. Cook until the squash begins to become translucent, about 15 minutes or until squash is softened as desired.
- Serve hot.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 116Total Fat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 156mgCarbohydrates: 21gFiber: 6gSugar: 13gProtein: 4g
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Kathryn
Tuesday 22nd of August 2023
Can this dish be frozen for later use?
Julia Jordan
Wednesday 23rd of August 2023
Hi Kathryn. Some will freeze it but I don't like freezing squash as it changes the texture. ~Julia
Harriett
Monday 5th of June 2023
I want to sauté all of my onions and squash and then can it. Have you ever tried this? Is it possible to water bath this?
Julia Jordan
Monday 5th of June 2023
Harriet, No, I am afraid that water bath processing isn't a safe method for preserving vegetables.
JeCsOn
Thursday 14th of September 2017
hmmmmm